‘The LEGO Batman Movie’ delivers plenty of bat-laughs
“The LEGO Batman Movie” – Everything but the kitchen sink. I mean, everything but the bat-kitchen sink. Wait. I meant to write,...
'The Lure' lures us into its wild, musical weirdness
“The Lure” – Mermaid movies are almost as rare as reported sightings of the finned-ladies of the sea. Arguably, the most famous mermaid...
De Niro and an amazing cast make 'The Comedian' worth a look
“The Comedian” – Although Robert De Niro is known for starring in gritty dramas, he is not a complete stranger to comedies with “Midnight...
‘Rings’ would be more appealing if it went in circles
“Rings” – “I need to see this through!” – Julia “Why?” – Holt (Julia’s boyfriend) About 70 minutes into “Rings” - the latest sequel to...
‘The Space Between Us’ should give its audience some space
“The Space Between Us” – Long distance relationships are difficult. Sharing your emotions, feelings, wants, and dreams with someone...
Huller is sensational in the comedic, resonant and soulful ‘Toni Erdmann’
“Toni Erdmann” – “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” – Euripides Winfried (Peter Simonischek) is a piano...
Larrain does not box ‘Neruda’ into a standard biopic
“Neruda” – How do you make a film about a complex, iconic and larger-than-life figure and successfully illustrate him or her into an...
‘20th Century Women’ carries us on a personal, nostalgic journey
“20th Century Women” – In 2011, writer/director Mike Mills offered a heartfelt, personal tale about his relationship with his father in...
Almodovar’s ‘Julieta’ explores the mystery of family
“Julieta” – “A family is a mystery.” – Sharon Olds The latest film from acclaimed director Pedro Almodovar offers up a contemporary...
'A Monster Calls' offers solid storytelling but is questionable for kids
“A Monster Calls” – “Everything you can imagine is real.” – Pablo Picasso J.A. Bayona directed the tsunami disaster epic “The Impossible”...
